Württemberg stamps year 1875/90 25pf in Shades Used

Württemberg stamps year 1875/90 25pf in Shades Used

The 25 Pfennig stamp issued by the Kingdom of Württemberg between 1875 and 1890 is a part of their definitive series that followed the transition from the Kreuzer currency to the new Pfennig/Mark currency of the German Empire.

Here are the key details for the regular postage stamp from that period:

Württemberg 25 Pfennig Stamp (1875-1900 Issue)

• Period: The 25 Pfennig value was first issued in 1875 and remained in use, with slight variations, until 1900.
• Catalogue Number (Scott): The main issue is listed as Scott #58 (or similar, depending on the exact catalogue edition and minor printing varieties).
• Design: The design is a large numeral “25” in the center, typically within a circular frame, set in a rectangular stamp.
  • Inscription: It is inscribed “K. WÜRTT. POST” (Königliche Württembergische Post / Royal Württemberg Post) at the top.
  • Denomination: The value “25 PFENNIG” is usually found at the bottom.
• Color: The primary color for the 25 Pfennig stamp in this series is Red Brown or Orange (or shades like yellow-brown), reflecting the color standards adopted for that denomination at the time.
• Currency Change: This entire series, starting in 1875, marked the Kingdom of Württemberg’s final integration into the new postal and currency system of the German Empire (though Württemberg, along with Bavaria, retained their right to issue their own stamps until April 1, 1902).

Important Note for Collectors:

This stamp is also often found in different versions issued for official use (known as Dienstmarken), which feature different inscriptions, such as:

• Communal Official Stamps (Dienst-Sache): These often have a design featuring a numeral in a diamond frame with the inscription “PORTO- / PFLICHTIGE / DIENST- / SACHE” and “25” in the center. The color is typically Orange for the 25 Pfennig value.
• It’s important to distinguish between the regular postage stamp and the official-use stamps, as their designs and catalogue values differ. Your request for a regular 25 Pf. stamp from 1875-1890 most likely refers to the Scott #58 design.